WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Amid GOP Assault on Healthcare, Pressley, Duckworth, DeGette, Schakowsky, Frost, Colleagues Unveil EACH Act, Keep Up Fight for Reproductive Justice * Lawmakers File EACH Act to End Hyde Amendment, Lift Unjust Abortion Coverage Restrictions on Medicaid, Other Government Sponsored Plans Follows Passage of Big, Ugly Bill that Guts Medicaid, Defunds Planned Parenthood, Further Restricts Healthcare Bill Text (PDF) | Floor Speech (YouTube) WASHING more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Leads 52 Members in Charge to Protect Workers' Rights * Washington, D.C. - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) leads 52 House Colleagues in demanding answers from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). The letter seeks clarity on the agency's compliance with a federal court order blocking President Donald Trump's illegal dismantling of FMCS. Specifically, the Members are requesting detailed information about the agency's plans t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump, Congressional Republicans Side With NCAA Bosses, Murphy, Sanders, Warren Reintroduce Legislation to Strengthen College Athletes' Collective Bargaining Rights * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Wednesd more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS BIPARTISAN PUSH TO FORCE RELEASE OF EPSTEIN FILES, SLAMS SPEAKER JOHNSON FOR SENDING MEMBERS HOME EARLY TO AVOID TRANSPARENCY * Congressman Pat Ryan Leads Bipartisan Push to Force Release of Epstein Files, Slams Speaker Johnson for Sending Members Home Early to Avoid Transparency Congressman Ryan's bipartisan resolution, co-sponsored by nine Democrats and eleven Republicans, would force the complete release of the governme more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Leads 44 Colleagues in Reintroducing Bicameral Legislation to Prevent the Shackling and Mistreatment of Pregnant Women in ICE and CBP Custody * MEDIA CONTACT: Joseph Guzman 202-355-8084 joseph.guzman@mail.house.gov (link sends email) The bill would provide permanent safeguards for pregnant and postpartum women in ICE and CBP custody; Senator Murray led introduction of companion legislation in the Senate WASHI more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG AND KRISHNAN UNVEIL ACCESSIBILITY RAMP AT JACKSON HEIGHTS POST OFFICE * QUEENS, N.Y. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) and New York City Council Member Shekar Krishnan (D-Queens) unveiled the completion of an accessibility ramp at the main entrance of the Jackson Heights Post Office in Queens. Building the ramp has long been a priority to Jackson Heights residents, and Meng, Krishnan, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Queens), and other local  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Jackson, Advocates Defend DEI, Affirm Commitment to an Equitable, Inclusive America * Six Months into Trump Admin, Pressley Reintroduces Bill to Codify Equity, Improve Government Services for Underserved Communities Bill Text | Press Conference Video WASHINGTON - As the nation marks six months of the Trump Administration, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Congressman Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Chair of the Congressional Diversity more PR

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-CA, has introduced the Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act to establish comprehensive safety standards aimed at protecting workers from heat-related illnesses and injuries. This legislation directs the Secretary of Labor to develop an occupational safety standard specifically designed to mitigate heat exposure in various work environments. The increasing frequency of extreme heat events due to climate change has heightened the urgency for effective worker protections. Many more ST

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-WA, has introduced the Housing Is a Human Right Act, aimed at addressing the root causes of homelessness and advancing the rights of individuals experiencing housing instability. The bill outlines a comprehensive approach to providing housing solutions and ensuring equitable access to resources for vulnerable populations. The proposed legislation seeks to eliminate the penalization of homelessness, a practice that often exacerbates the challenges faced by those living in unstable conditions. By sh more ST

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Summer L. Lee, D-PA, has introduced the Congressional Oversight Access Act, a bill aimed at safeguarding the rights of Members of Congress during oversight activities. The legislation seeks to prohibit executive branch personnel from using physical force against lawmakers who are conducting their official duties. This bill comes in response to growing concerns over the treatment of congressional representatives while they perform oversight functions on federally controlled properties. In recent years, incidents have more ST

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-ME, has introduced legislation aimed at establishing a Special Envoy for Humanitarian Aid Workers to enhance the safety and effectiveness of humanitarian missions worldwide. This bill seeks to support aid workers amid rising global threats and ensure that humanitarian assistance is delivered without interference or violence. The proposed Special Envoy will hold the rank of ambassador and report directly to the Secretary of State. This position will focus on several critical responsibilities, inclu more ST